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Here’s a look at some of the top offensive tackle prospects. Assuming that Auburn’s Greg Robinson, Texas A&M’s Jake Matthews and Michigan’s Taylor Lewan are out of reach (unless the Dolphins trade up), these are our rankings of likely prospects:

1. Zack Martin, Notre Dame, 6-foot-4, 308 pounds

Although Martin has the size (and arm length) of a guard and the Dolphins really want a tackle, we believe that if Martin drops to Miami it will be tough not to take the versatile and intelligent guard/tackle and figure out how to use him. Every analyst in the world seems to love this guy although many now believe he’ll be selected before Miami picks at No. 19.
2. Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama, 6-7, 322

After “the big four” of Robinson, Matthews, Lewan and Martin there’s no No. 5 consensus. People in the Dolphins organization like Kouandjio, but analysts are split on whether he is healthy enough to even go first round. Months ago he was considered top 15, but after a poor combine and concerns that he may have arthritic symptoms from a 2011 knee surgery, he’s dropping out of many first round boards. But NFL.com analyst Mike Mayock has him at No. 19 to Miami and says he’s his only first round tackle after the big four. ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said Kouandjio is “rounding into health” and “massive.” The Dolphins may be able to trade down to get him or any lineman below him on this list.

3. Ja’Wuan James, Tennessee, 6-6, 311
James name has been rising lately. He has size and actually spent his time in college at right tackle — a bonus because most of these players will be converting from left tackle. But that could end up hurting James down the road if the Dolphins plan to eventually make the new tackle Branden Albert’s successor on the let side. ESPN analyst Mark Dominik, the former boss of Dolphins GM Dennis Hickey in Tampa Bay, has James as his only first round “lock” after the big four. CBS Sports’ Dane Brugler has James going No. 28 to Carolina.

4. Morgan Moses, Virginia, 6-6, 314

Moses played for new Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor when he was OC at Virginia from 2010-2012. So it will be telling whether Miami drafts Moses or not. Gruden calls him “interesting” and says UVA tackles have succeeded in the pros. ESPN’s Todd McShay has him going to the Dolphins but adds that he is higher on Moses then a lot of other analysts.

5. Joel Bitonio, Nevada, 6-4, 302

Bitonio has more guard size and would be a more realistic option for the Dolphins in the second round. He is considered smart and durable and Gruden says Bitonio can play either tackle position or inside.

Other names to remember:

– Xavier Su’a Filo, UCLA, 6-4, 307: He is a guard, not a tackle and is considered late first round/early second round. While it’s not the most likely scenario, the Dolphins could choose to draft him in the first round and take a tackle in the second round.

– Billy Turner, North Dakota State, 6-5, 315: He’s a top small school tackle prospect and the Dolphins have interest in him.

– Antonio Richardson, Tennessee, 6-6, 336: He’s a big guy and at one time was considered first round material, but now he’s only the No. 2 tackle coming out of UT. There are concerns over his knees although he has size and quickness.

– Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, McGill, 6-5, 298: The ultimate sleeper out of the Canadian-equivalent of an Ivy League school. He has met with the Dolphins and would be a mid-to-late round project.